Category: Discipleship

Information to help in your daily Christian walk.

Cross to Bear

Luke 23:26 Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus. –NKJ Who in the world is Simon of Cyrene? Though we may not exactly know today, he… Continue reading Cross to Bear

Sins Covered

2 Corinthians 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. There is a person who is known to be sinless. It was Jesus. Just by having that distinction, he holds a place that is over us. We are the… Continue reading Sins Covered

The Real Winner.

Matt 27:14. And not a responce from him, – not even an utterance. Thus marvelled the governor much. — Literal The “him” in this verse is Jesus. He said nothing in responce. Nothing at all. The “leader”, or “governor”, is Pilate, the Roman civic authority over the land. The charges were serious ones, and so… Continue reading The Real Winner.

The Spark of Joy.

Solomon 1:2 his kissing unto me, such kisses, from his mouth, for -most good, beloved, than wine. –Literal   This is a snapshot of an eagerly expectant woman, or wife, waiting anxiously for her man to return home. He is approaching, walking up the sidewalk to head towards the door. She is inside, watching for… Continue reading The Spark of Joy.

Promise of Eternity: Bible Survey for New Christians

2 Corinthians 5:1–10; Revelation 21:1–4   Summary: That in his assured hope of immortal glory, and in expectation of it, and of the general judgment, he labours to keep a good conscience; A new heaven and a new earth. 5:1. For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building… Continue reading Promise of Eternity: Bible Survey for New Christians

Living for God: Bible Survey forNew Christians

1 Peter 1–11 Summary: He blesses God for his manifold spiritual graces; shewing that the salvation in Christ is no news, but a thing prophesied of old; 1:1. Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 1:2. elect according to the foreknowledge of God… Continue reading Living for God: Bible Survey forNew Christians

Walking in the Light: Bible Survey for New Christians

Summary: He describes the person of Christ, in whom we have eternal life, by a communion with God; to which we must adjoin holiness of life, to testify the truth of that our communion and profession of faith, as also to assure us of the forgiveness of our sins by Christ’s death. He comforts them… Continue reading Walking in the Light: Bible Survey for New Christians

Living Sacrifices: Bible Survey for New Christians

Romans 12 Summary: God’s mercies must move us to please God. No man must think too well of himself; but everyone attend on that calling wherein he is placed. Love, and many other duties are required of us. Revenge is especially forbidden. 12:1. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you… Continue reading Living Sacrifices: Bible Survey for New Christians

Life by the Spirit: Bible Survey for New Christians

Romans 8:1–17; Galatians 5:16–26 Summary: They that are in Christ, are free from condemnation. What harm comes of the flesh; and what good of the Spirit. but rather love, which is the sum of the law. He reckons up the works of the flesh, and the fruits of the Spirit, and exhorts to walk in… Continue reading Life by the Spirit: Bible Survey for New Christians